How To Fix IW526 - No profile determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 526

• Message text: No profile determined

What causes this issue?

The system could not define one or all of the following profiles:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Profile for external procurement
Profile for external material
Profile for relationships and graphic/general order

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you do not want to obtain this message again, system administration
must create the profiles in the system in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW526 - No profile determined ?

  The SAP error message IW526 ("No profile determined") typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or work orders when the system is unable to find a suitable profile for the operation being processed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or change a maintenance order, or when executing certain transactions related to work management.
  Causes of IW526 Error
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Profile Configuration: The system may not have a valid profile assigned for the operation type or the order type being processed. This could be due to missing configuration in the customizing settings.
  
  
  Profile Assignment Issues: The profile that should be assigned to the order type or operation type may not be correctly assigned in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the profiles, leading to this error.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from determining the correct profile.
  
  
  Solutions to IW526 Error
  
  
  Check Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant area for maintenance and check the configuration for profiles related to maintenance orders (e.g., maintenance order types, operation types).
  Ensure that the profiles are correctly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Profiles:
  
  Ensure that the correct profiles are assigned to the order type or operation type in the configuration settings.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under the relevant sections for maintenance orders.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the profiles. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data related to the maintenance order or work order. Ensure that all necessary data is complete and consistent.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the profile determination is failing. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and IW33 (Display Order) to understand where the error occurs.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to maintenance order processing and profile configuration for more detailed guidance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IW526 error and implement a solution to resolve it.